Bus Route Dispatcher: Real-Time Planner

Reliant Student Transport, LLC; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid training

Annual bonus

Career development opportunities

Part-time

Job summary

Southwest Coaches is seeking a Router/Dispatcher in Minnesota to plan daily and weekly bus routes, dispatch units, and monitor performance. You will respond to issues in real time and coordinate with maintenance and schools to ensure reliable service.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years dispatch experience, strong organization, and proficiency with routing software. This is a part-time role offering benefits and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dispatching or routing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency with routing and dispatch software.
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in fast-paced situations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop daily and weekly bus routes.
• Dispatch buses and communicate route assignments to drivers.
• Monitor route performance and adjust as necessary.
• Respond to driver and operational issues in real time.
• Maintain route and dispatch records.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure vehicle availability.
• Communicate with schools, organizations, and customers regarding service changes.

Skills

Dispatching experience

Routing software

Organization

Communication

Fast-paced decision making

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Routing software

Job description

Southwest Coaches is seeking a Router/Dispatcher in Minnesota to plan daily and weekly bus routes, dispatch units, and monitor performance. You will respond to issues in real time and coordinate with maintenance and schools to ensure reliable service.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years dispatch experience, strong organization, and proficiency with routing software. This is a part-time role offering benefits and career development opportunities.